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A9 VGF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 153,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 153,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush in end of ARB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in end of ARB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 146,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 144,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 139,531 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,667 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,586 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,011 miles

noise when turning steering wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2016 132,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 122,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 112,454 miles

management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,456 miles

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MISSING.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 110,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MISSING.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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A9 VGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 VGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A9 VGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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